Antique Bureau Bookcase, English, Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1800

Our Stock # 18.5587

This is an antique bureau bookcase, an English, Georgian, mahogany cabinet dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800.

• Classic glazed display cabinet over a practical writing bureau
• Generous in size offering storage and display or bookshelf space
• Attractive mahogany showing fine aged tone, well figured with good colour
• Locks present throughout with a key to upper cabinet only

• Upper display/bookcase cabinet provides four adjustable shelves – 2 x half depth
• Behind classic 13 pane, locking, astragal glazed doors
• Fall flap opens on to sliding lopers to reveal a well fitted interior

• A generous desk space backed by a suite of eight cubby holes
• Central cupboard with a secret document drawer either side
• Flanked either side by four cubby holes over three drawers with brass pulls

• Chest beneath features a full width frieze drawer
• Recessed lower cupboard behind a pair of plain doors
• Flanked by two banks of three graduated drawers

• Main drawers dressed with loop handles over pressed brass back-plates
• Smooth sliding and benefiting from cock beading offering ample storage
• Raised upon traditional bracket feet to all corners

A simply lovely and functional item of traditional antique furniture to be welcomed into any location. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 112cm (44'')
Max Depth: 61cm (24'')
Max Height: 220cm (86.5'')